Uh-oh. You saw a trail of ants in your home, so you took action and called the experts right away. Now you want to know what you can do while you wait for pest control treatment. Pro Staff, the Des Moines pest control specialists, can help you prepare for treatment.

Flea Control
Fleas aren’t just bad for your house — they’re bad for your pets. If you’re preparing for flea control, it’s crucial that your house, pets, and yard are all treated.

• Consult with a veterinarian about flea control for your pet.
• Wash all pet bedding in hot water.
• Clean or vacuum all furniture. Don’t forget hard-to-reach places like under the cushions!
• Vacuum and mop all floors. Make sure you go inside closets and along walls.

Cockroach Control
Cockroaches are a notoriously disgusting pest. Before treatment, clean your house thoroughly. This can help eliminate any food and water sources, which will make the traps professionals set down look appetizing.

Ant Control
Ant control is very similar to cockroach control; baits are placed around the house. For ants, these baits are primarily placed where the ants may have been seen feeding or trailing. Similar to cockroaches, you want to clean up any spills, vacuum, and eliminate any potential food sources by sealing food in airtight containers.

Bed Bug Control
Bed bugs can be one of the hardest pests to control. When preparing for bed bug control, follow these tips.

• Remove all bedding from mattresses and box springs. This includes sheets, covers, dust ruffles, blankets, and pillows.
• Wash all linens in hot water.

Termite Control
Termite control is always best left to professionals. If you’re having your house treated for termites, take these steps.

• Move items that are against the side of the home at least three feet from the exterior walls.
• If crawl spaces are being treated, make sure they are accessible.  

Our Eight-Step Program
Our eight-step pest control program is highly effective and is guaranteed to control ants, roaches, and mice for one full year.

1. First, our technician places ant and cockroach baits outside your home and in strategic locations like wood piles and flower beds.
2. After bait is in position, we apply a formulated granular repellent.
3. Then, we apply a liquid insect repellent around your home.
4. We place a baited rodent station on your house’s exterior to eliminate any rodents.
5. Baited granules are placed in your attic, cracks, and crevices.
6. A special granular bait agent is injected in the spaces between walls.
7. Baits are placed in strategic places, such as under your oven, refrigerator, and other major appliances.
8. A residual bait is placed in out-of-the-way parts of your home.

The Des Moines pest control experts at Pro Staff can help make sure your home is pest-free. Give us a call at (515) 279-7378 to speak to a professional about a no-cost, no-obligation quote.